The Department of Oriental Studies is located to the left of the Arts Hall, quite near the Convocation Hall. We offer Bachelor of Arts, Honours and Master of Arts classes every year. A Ph.D course started in 2000. The Diploma class has been open from 2003. A First Year Oriental Studies Outstanding class (in the Arts faculty) was also opened in 2013.
Our students work hard to fulfil the country’s need to become a prosperous democratic country.
Has Buddhism something to teach modern youth? Buddhism is a timeless, universal teaching which everybody should learn how to practise in the pursuit of liberty, peace and happiness. Indeed Buddhism is a universal way of life which is founded on compassion and wisdom. It is not a dogmatic religion. The study of “Oriental Studies” covers the areas outlined in our Mission and Research Fields.
Today, the education sector plays an important role both in national reforms and future progress. Our students observe the religion of Buddhism, its social aspects, thinking, experience and practice and the rules and customs of religious communities. They are encouraged to practise what they learn in their social activities, life, sports, reading and playing.
This department has a small library with some rare books such as Parabaik and Sanskrit Texts.

That Myanmar’s people, young and old, should better understand the teachings of Buddhism and their relevance to Myanmar’s development. For example, the Buddhist Dhamma teaches that there are no barriers or discrimination in the matter of caste, class, colour or age; no one must be persecuted for creedal differences and all are treated as equal in the pursuit of knowledge, liberty, peace and happiness. This knowledge and practice will help people to become citizens of a prosperous democratic country.

Staff Profile

Daw Khin Phyu Phyu Soe
Tutor

Education

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B.A, M.A (Oriental Studies)

E mail Address

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Tutor B.A, M.A (Oriental Studies)

Professional Experience
2015 – at present Tutor University of Yangon

Research experience
(1) A study of Dhammapada’s story Pāpa vagga and Daṇṭa Vagga (M.A)
(2) The democracy in Theravāda Buddhism (Ph.D)
(3) Buddhism Ethics are Based on Intention or Volition 2018 Tutor(UY) Team Member
(4) Democratic Ideas In The Buddha’s Teachings 2019 AL(UY) Poster
Myanmar Universities’ Research Conference 2019